Vancouver Community Kirtan at Open Door Yoga

Sing dance meditate to the harmonious vibes of a multi-faith kirtan tribe. Community potluck follows. Find your peace joy & inner light!

Kirtan is the practice of using music and repetitive call-and-response singing of various names of the Divine to remind ourselves of our Divine identity and birthright.

Here's a recent testimonial:

“I’ve been attending Vancouver Community Kirtan for around three years now.

At times, I’ve retreated to hold my spirituality more privately, but I always find myself returning.

Harreson and his team have gracefully created the most inclusive and holistic Bhakti experience in the city. The mantras honour various deities, draw on different lineages, and even invite us to chant in multiple languages.

It’s a truly encompassing offering, and I wholeheartedly recommend it from the bottom of my heart.”

                                                                        …. Angora

Participants might experience benefits such as: calm and relaxation of the nervous system upliftment of mood energized spirit and increased connection with the sacred.

Kirtan chants can be in Sanskrit (mainly) or from the Buddhist (Pali) Christian (English/Greek) Jewish (Hebrew) Sufi (Arabic) or Western (English) traditions.

All curious folks and those seeking a peaceful oasis are welcome to join us.

Musical instruments include the harmonium tablas drums guitar Stick shakers and kartals.

Cushions for sitting on the floor are available.

Optional potluck follows the kirtan (all welcome even if you didn't bring a potluck item to share). Come and meet new friends and build a new tribe.

Tickets available at the door. $15 cash or card.

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